Handheld computer having moveable segments that can be adjusted to affect a size of the handheld computer
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1. A handheld computer comprising:
- a first segment;
a second segment moveably coupled to the first segment to move between a contracted position and an extended position;
a display assembly provided by the first segment;
a first input mechanism provided by the second segment;
wherein the first input mechanism overlays a portion of the display assembly when the second segment is in the contracted position, and wherein the first input mechanism is positioned away from the display assembly so that the portion of the display assembly is accessible to contact by a user when the second segment is in the extended position.
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Abstract
A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.
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44 Claims
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1. A handheld computer comprising:
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a first segment;
a second segment moveably coupled to the first segment to move between a contracted position and an extended position;
a display assembly provided by the first segment;
a first input mechanism provided by the second segment;
wherein the first input mechanism overlays a portion of the display assembly when the second segment is in the contracted position, and wherein the first input mechanism is positioned away from the display assembly so that the portion of the display assembly is accessible to contact by a user when the second segment is in the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A handheld computer comprising:
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a first segment;
a contact-sensitive display assembly accessible on a front surface of the first segment; and
a second segment slideably coupled to the first segment to move between a contracted position and an extended position, the second segment being positioned to overlay and reduce an area of the contact-sensitive display assembly that is accessible to contact when moved from the extended position to the contracted position. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A housing assembly for a handheld computer, the housing comprising:
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a first housing segment having a front surface, the front surface including an opening to provide access to a display surface for the handheld computer;
a second housing segment moveably coupled to the first housing segment to move between a contracted position and an extended position, the second housing segment overlaying a first region of the opening of the first housing segment when in the contracted position, the first region of the opening that is overlaid by the second housing segment being reduced as the second housing segment is moved from the contracted position towards the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A handheld computer comprising:
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a first segment providing a first input feature;
a second segment slideably coupled to the first segment to move between a contracted position and an extended position, the second segment providing a second input feature, wherein the second segment overlays a portion of the first segment when moved towards the contracted position so as to reduce a length of the handheld computer. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44)
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